IFA2013: This Year’s Best Place for S. Korea’s Global Top Topnotch Home Appliances Makers

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https://korean-electronics.com//inquiryAt the world’s leading consumer electronics and home appliance show to be held in Berlin, Germany, S. Korean suppliers’ advanced solutions equipped with enhanced functions, coupled with better design and utility, are expected to seize the attention of visitors.

South Korean consumer electronics makers are seeking more effective ways to make inroads into the remaining potential export destinations in global markets. Such active moves by Korean companies at first
glance seem similar to that of before, but are now more sincere, energetic, and strategic – in their specific areas of approaches to the targeted markets.

At the upcoming world’s top consumer electronics fair, IFA2013, the nations’ companies are expected to
form the climax in this year’s comprehensive promotion toward the global market.

The various sizes and types of consumer electronics and home appliances makers of Korea believe that this
world’s largest trade show will create a valuable opportunity for them to use it as leverage to endlessly
lead various sectors of the global IT world, particularly in the European markets.

About 100 Korean companies will showcase their full reasons for appealing to overseas potential buyers.

 
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The South Korean exhibits scheduled to be revealed commonly feature strengthened smart functions, especially in a wide array of home appliances including TVs, Refrigerators, Air Conditioners, etc. The Korean makers-led Internet-based smart functions that enable convenient sharing of contents among various kinds of home appliances are emerging as keywords for the upcoming IFA 2013.

There was a big recent stride by a locally based but globally top-ranking electronics giant. LG Electronics recently captured big attention by releasing both 55-and 65-inch UHD (ultra-high definition) TVs (model name: LA9700) in the United States. The developer showcased its newly launched products before several hundred business partners and customers invited at high-end retailer Video & Audio Center in LA.

The release of the 65-and 55-inch UHD TV in addition to 84-inch TV in the USA gives an edge for LG Electronics to solidify its presence in the global market for highdefinition TVs.

The two were certified by testing firms including the UK’s Intertek and America’s UL last month. Moreover, they boast a stunning picture resolution of 3840×2160 when playing 3D pictures.

This maker’s ‘Tru-Ultra HD engine’ perfectly delivers UHD picture quality, enabling consumers to view even HD video format in near-UHD quality.

The 65-and 55- inch UHD sets will sell for $7,999.99 and $5,999.99, respectively. Park Seok-won, head of LG Electronics USA, recently said, “Our expansion of UHD TV line-up in North America is to give wider choices to consumers in terms of price and size,” adding “We will cement our standing in the American high-definition TV market.”

 
▶ 3D Wireless Finger Mouse
▶ Home Theater
▶ Android-based Media Player
▶ Skincare Massagers

 
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SK Hynix Develops 8Gb Mobile DRAM for First Time

SK Hynix, the world’s second largest DRAM manufacturer, recently successfully developed 8 gigabit(Gb), low power double data rate(DDR) 3 mobile DRAM. SK Hynix has become the first company to develop a 8 Gb DRAM, following Samsung Electronics, which started mass-producing 4Gb mobile DRAM in April this year.

Mobile DRAM, which is mostly embedded in smartphones and tablet PCs, is burgeoning amid rapidly growing mobile market. The development of the 8 Gb chip signals SK Hynix has challenged Samsung Electronics, the top global DRAM maker, further heating up the competition in the mobile DRAM market.

SK Hynix used the up-to-date 25 nano technology to develop the 8 Gb mobile DRAM, and plans to massproduce the chip by late this year at the earliest. The Korea-based chip maker sent prototypes to mobile phone manufacturers that employ Android operating system(OS) such as LG Electronics, Pantech, and Chinese companies.

If some of them choose SK Hynix’s 8 Gb chip, it is projected to be embedded in their smartphones due to be released early next year. Using four units of the 8Gb chip, smartphone makers can manufacture a slimmer, high-capacity smartphone with a capacity of 32 Gb, or 4 gigabytes(GB), said SK Hynix.

 

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S. Korean Chipmakers Dominate DRAM Market

South Korea’s chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK hynix led the global market for mobile DRAM used in mobile devices in the first half (H1) of this year, data showed.

Samsung Electronics shipped 1.1 billion units in the first quarter (Q1) on the basis of 1 Gb mobile DRAMs, according to a market research firm iSuppli Sunday. Samsung owned the highest market share of 49.7 percent in the global DRAM market.

Meanwhile, SK hynic held the second highest of 23 percent with the shipment of 544 million units. The combined market share of Samsung Electronics and SK hynix reached 72.7 percent, meaning seven out of 10 mobile DRMAs are manufactured by Korean chip makers.

Japan’s Elpida ranked third spot with the shipment of 519 million units (22.0 percent), followed by the US’ Micron Technology with 176 million units (4.5 percent). The global mobile DRAM shipment reached 2.3 billion units. Mobile DRAM shipment took up 29 percent out of the total DRAM shipment in Q1.

By company, Samsung Electronics took up the highest 42 percent of the global mobile DRAM shipment, followed by SK hynix with 24 percent and Elpida with 35 percent. iSuppli forecast the mobile DRAM share should grow from 34 percent this year, 41 percent in 2014 and 43 percent in 2015, surpassing that of DDR3 DRAM for PC use by 2015.

The globla mobile DRAM market is estimated at $8.1 billion this year, up 10.5 percent from a year ago ($7.4 billion).

 

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LED Lightings

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https://korean-electronics.com//inquiryAs a new technology venture specializing in LED Lighting, ST WIDE is an R&D specialty company developing/manufacturing the LED Tube, LED Down lights and parking lamps, with various models, functions and performance.

ST WIDE creates favorable customer impressions through its custom-made product development – which widely fulfills the demands for lighting necessary for interior designs, decorating and landscape lighting as well as exhibition lightings based on the unique LED application development, – maximizing the competitiveness with the superior safety, durability, manageability and quality assurance of the products, leading the markets for the LED Lightings and pursuing the creation of high-added value.

 
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ST WIDE’s such diverse LED lightings as LED tube lamp, MR16, LED downlights, and LED parking lamp have features including long-term durability, low power consumption, and not being fragile because of the lamp material (aluminum and PC) and they are reliable for LED operating thanks to effective heat sink of aluminum.

Designed to emit no mercury and no UV rays with LED as light sources, such items are very healthy and ecofriendly. Compatible with conventional lighting fixtures, it can give the users economical benefits. The possibility of occurrence of flickering does not exist while maintaining constant brightness due to constant-current circuit.

 
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Closed Loop Stepping Motor Drive & Controller

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https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry Fast, Accurate and Smooth Motion Control is the technology foundation of FASTECH. Founded in 2001, providing feature rich, motion control boards, it has grown rapidly with the addition of high performance smart servo drivers and motors.

By developing new pioneering motion control technologies utilizing DSP technology, unique software and state of the art manufacturing technology, FASTECH is able to provide cost-effective, high performance, total
motion control solutions.

FASTECH exports its products to over 40 countries, providing sales and technical assistance in 34 countries through a network of over 40 distributors.

FASTECH products can be found driving applications such as: LCD / LED manufacturing, semi-conductor fabrication, assembly machines, packaging machines, medical diagnostic equipment, laboratory apparatus, vision inspection systems and many other applications that require precise, smooth movement.

 
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Fastech drives have industry standard NEMA mounting flanges and easily adapt to most linear actuators and precision stages. The Motion Controller of FAS Technology is to realize the high speed arithmetic and motion control algorithm by using the 32bit DSP. Simultaneously this realizes the FAS (Fast, Accurate and Smooth) Motion which is one of the most significant factors in the Motion Control business.

Main products are Ezi SERVO, Closed Loop Stepping Drive system, Ezi-SERVO Plus R, Network based Closed Loop Stepping Motor Drive system and Ezi-Actuators are mechanism added value products based on Ezi-SERVO.

 
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MICRONX’s “Anything” Comes in Handy

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https://korean-electronics.com//inquiryEvery day, dentists and manicurists tend to tiptoe on eggshells. They micromanage the businesses with nerves of steel. But an intense focus often breaks down, and they need help. MicroNX’s micro-motor handpieces come to the rescue.

MicroNX’s stand-out brand “Anything” proudly embraces various types of handpiece units. BL-T&fK is a brushless model featuring multiple control options (such as Knee, Foot, and Hand), forward & reverse movement, and Auto Cruise function.

The unit comes with its BL-800A micro motor and a newlyadded foot pedal with a magnetic sensor.

 
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Customers can find handpieces for several different uses like a dental laboratory and nail drilling. Leading the sector, MicroNX presents micro motor handpieces and related power units.

They sure beat their competitors in terms of quality and performance, thanks to its unique technology. Also by listening to customers’ complex demands, for 25 years, the firm has not only raised the level of competition but changed the landscape of the industry. KTL (Korea Testing Laboratory) guarantees MicroNX’s quality under the strictest conditions.

 
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Eco-Friendly LED Flat Light

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https://korean-electronics.com//inquiryHow an LED lamp can harmonize with a specific environment has always been a priority for Korea’s LED maker, Techsign Light Panel. With this philosophy in mind, the firm since 2002 has been intensively focusing on creating its ideal products.

The results are various types of indoor LED flat lights which are, above all, eco-friendly. Also efforts have been paid off handsomely so far considering export awards, supply contracts with major companies like LG and Samsung, and various certifications such as KS, CE, UL, SASO, RoHS, etc.

 
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In order to defy height restrictions, Techsign’s flat light can be best described with its recessed troffers for Low Profile Drop Ceiling Grid. This item is particularly for standard commercial ceiling grids and easily pushes aside conventional fluorescent fixtures in the market.

Also its Edge-Lit technology can free you from eye exhaustion with uniform luminance, making it ideal for places like offices or hallways. For advertising and outdoor purposes, Techsign recommends indoor light panels.

 
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A Global Leader of Solar Cell Equipment

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https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry[INQ. NO. 1307E03] In line with the goal of promoting its products globally, JUSUNG develops and supplies thin film solar cell equipment which allows for the use of lowcost glass material, as well as crystalline solar cell equipment using wafer as raw material.

JUSUNG is already extremely competitive in PECVD equipment for large-area glass device, newer than 5th generation, as well as having a powerful TFT LCD infrastructure.

This has enable JUSUNG to effectively venture into the solar cell business which use similar hardware. JUSUNG is a pioneer of solar cell equipment though the use of its existing precision technologies used in semiconductor manufacturing and the large area wafer process technologies used in TFT LCD equipment.

JUSUNG constructed a solar cell process line in KISCO as part of turnkey project in 2008, the first in Korea. In 2009, another turnkey project was built in Jiangsu Zongyi, JUSUNG’s joint venture established in china.

As of early 2010, supply agreements have been conducted with Greenland’s New energy and HISUN and production of equipment is currently in preparation. JUSUNG also has the capability of production crystalline silicon solar cell equipment as well as thin film types.

JUSUNG has expanded to global markets including the establishment of a joint venture in China for a thin solar cell business as well as successfully supplying crystalline solar cell manufacturers in the United States. JUSUNG has also signed a new supply contract with the biggest Chinese power generation group to provide turn-key equipment for solar cells worth USD 138.82 million (about KRW 157 billion).

JUSUNG will continue to develop competitive technologies for its customers and business partners to help them minimize R&D costs and secure competitive power.

 
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The advanced sputtering system

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https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry One of AVACO’s premium products is the sputtering system, which has been developed and continuously innovated since 2004. AVACO’s sputtering technology is highly recognized as an outstanding technology for its superior performance not only in flat panel display but also in solar technology and thin-film coating.

The sputtering equipment is used in the process of making thin-film solar cells where different materials are coated to form various layers such as metal electrode, precursor, and transparent conductive oxide layer.

Sputtering is a physical vapor deposition method, which involves plasma bombardment. It is commonly used in ITO and metal electrode coating for TFT arrays, as well as black matrix composition for color filters in FPD manufacturing. As a method of thin-film deposition in solar cells, the sputtering system deposits metals or metallic-oxides on a substrate in a vacuum chamber.

AVACO’s sputtering system can operate as either Vertical in-line (SSI) or Horizontal Cluster (SSC). The SSI series is designed to minimize particle generation through non-contact transferring technology, while maximizing target utilization rate using magnetic cathode.

The size of the substrate measures up to the 8th generation (2200mm x 2500mm) with up to 60 seconds tact time. Average heating temperature of a substrate is approximately 250°C. In the case of the SSC series, the tact time can take up to 80 seconds, and average heating temperature is approximately 150°C with ±7.5°C temperature uniformity.

 
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Through its optimized chamber design, AVACO developed a lightweight sputtering system that is compact in size yet with high operating performance. AVACO also attained manufacturing technologies on annealing furnace and buffer layer tool through research and development.

Furthermore, AVACO’s PV product portfolio includes Edge Deletion, Bus Bar Attach, EVA Placement, J-Box Attach, and Framing tool. AVACO completed the mass production validation on these products.

A spokesperson of the company said, “The sputtering system was the gateway in establishing AVACO as one of the leading companies in the industry.” He further praised the 8th-generation sputtering machine developed in 2010 as one of the world’s premium products for the use of in-line automated processing to maximize the manufacturing process.

Kim elaborated further that the cutting edge technology in vacuum deposition and proven mass production capability makes AVACO’s manufacturing machines unmatched by its competitors. To ensure top quality control, AVACO instills a rigorous process of systematic inspections, while skilled technicians examine and eliminate deviations.

 
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For the continuous growth through vertical integration of photovoltaic businesses

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https://korean-electronics.com//inquiryShinsung Solar Energy has completed the vertical integration of value chain in the photovoltaic business based on its collaboration with affiliated companies and a JV company.

For the stable supply of raw materials, Shinsung Solar Energy has signed a long-term procurement contract with multiple wafer vendors, and at the same time invested in the shares of Hankook Silicon, a subsidiary company of Osung LST, to secure the supply of polycrystalline silicones.

In addition, Shinsung CS, affiliated company producing photovoltaic modules, purchases solar cells from Shinsung Solar Energy, while the other affiliated company, Shinsung FA, localizes the solar cell & module production equipment, which was mostly imported.

Through this vertical integration, Shinsung Solar Energy has secured better cost competitiveness and production technology than its competitors.

Thus, Shinsung Solar Energy has laid a foundation for market share expansion at home and abroad based on its complete vertical integration from solar cell, module, construction to equipment business. Continuing its success in the semiconductor and FPD businesses, Shinsung Solar Energy is preparing for a second leap forward by focusing on its next new growth engine, the photovoltaic business.

 
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